SR1185 over Howards Creek
GoodLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1203 · Structure no. 000000001090136
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1185 over Howards Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1185 over Howards Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1185 over Howards Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1185 over Howards Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1185 over Howards Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1185 over Howards Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1185 over Howards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.